4-Part Training Overview
Our Nurture Groups Training helps schools create supportive, nature-based learning spaces that build confidence, improve wellbeing, and re-engage children who need extra emotional support.
Part 1: The Power of Nurture & Outdoor Learning
Objective: Understand why nurture groups work and how outdoor learning amplifies their impact.
- Explore the six principles of nurture.
- Discover the benefits of outdoor environments on mental health, behaviour, and engagement.
- Case studies showing how outdoor nurture groups improve attendance, self-regulation, and social skills.
- Practical tips for assessing which pupils will benefit most.
Part 2: Planning Your Nurture Group
Objective: Learn how to design a safe, inclusive, and effective nurture programme outdoors.
- Choosing the right outdoor space (playground, garden, forest school area).
- Structuring sessions: balancing routine and child-led play.
- Incorporating sensory regulation and calm-down areas.
- Creating a flexible plan that links to social and emotional learning outcomes.
Part 3: Curriculum & Activities
Objective: Gain a bank of outdoor activities that develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
- Literacy outdoors: storytelling, role play, and character exploration.
- Maths outdoors: collaborative problem-solving with natural materials.
- Emotional regulation through movement and mindfulness activities.
- Seasonal activities and nature-based projects that encourage teamwork and resilience.
Part 4: Measuring Impact & Embedding Practice
Objective: Learn to monitor progress and sustain nurture provision long-term.
- Tools for tracking emotional and social development.
- Gathering evidence for SLT, governors, and Ofsted.
- Building staff confidence and sharing practice across the school.
- Strategies to make nurture groups a sustainable part of school culture.
What You’ll Gain
- A step-by-step framework for running your own outdoor nurture groups.
- Confidence in using outdoor learning to meet children’s emotional needs.
- Practical lesson ideas and templates ready to use straight away.
- Strategies to evidence impact and secure long-term support from leadership.